Good morning, Davenport.

Lysa Hegland became president of Junior Achievement of the Heartlands and is building new partnerships to help students learn useful career skills across eastern Iowa and western Illinois.

The nonprofit recently turned an old Sam Club warehouse into BizTown—an interactive space for hands-on learning—and plans to add more innovative programs.

Candidates for Davenport City Council and mayor met the filing deadline at 5 p.m. Thursday, and four offices will see a primary on Oct.

7. Incumbent Mayor Mike Matson is not running for reelection — voters will choose finalists for the Nov. 4 city/school election.

Davenport’s Committee of the Whole will meet Wednesday evening to review a resolution on a possible five-year lease of the Freight House to BZE Holdings—owner of Boozie’s Bar and Grille, which had to leave its former location due to emergency repairs—and to hold a public hearing on a campus land use plan requested by St. Ambrose University that could lead to changes like a new academic building north of McMullen Hall.

RMLS Alliance data showed that Rock Island and Henry counties had varied home sales with 187 transactions in Davenport at an average of $242,554 and 104 in Bettendorf at $447,884—reporting detailed market figures on home values, sale prices, and days on market in August.

Cedar Rapids Kernels vs. Quad Cities River Bandits

6:30-8:00 p.m. — Modern Woodmen Park — Tickets required — Catch the exciting baseball showdown between the Kernels and River Bandits in Davenport.

10th Annual Monarch Release Party

9 AM - 12 PM — Nahant Marsh Education Center — Free entry — Celebrate a decade of monarch magic while tagging and releasing butterflies on their journey to Mexico.

Joshua Hedley Concert

3-7 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $21.17 — Experience the raucous wit of country music's own singing professor live in Davenport.

Ozzy Osbourne Live Concert

7:30 PM – 12:30 AM — Adler Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary Ozzy Osbourne performing live in Davenport.

Viking Cruises Exploration

4-5 p.m. — Figge Art Museum — Support the museum and discover luxury cruising options across the globe.

Pete Holmes Live Performance

7 PM — Adler Theatre — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Pete Holmes.

Second Saturday at Figge Art Museum

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Figge Art Museum — Free admission — Explore free art, dance, and music experiences every Second Saturday of the month.

Abby Jeanne and The Shadowband Live

6-10 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $19.84 — Enjoy an in-person performance by Abby Jeanne and The Shadowband with special guests.

Songwriter Sessions Featuring Jenny Shawhan, Chris Avey, and Young Jack Morrow

8 p.m. — Common Chord | Home of the Redstone Room — Pricing Varies — Experience an intimate evening of storytelling and live music with talented songwriters in a unique setting.

4th Annual Oktoberfest

12-7 p.m. — Kaiserslautern Square — Free entry — Celebrate German culture with food, drinks, and community fun in the heart of Davenport.